Capri
Capri, in a few days
The society island of the Bay of Naples: the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni rising from the sea, the Gardens of Augustus, the chairlift up Monte Solaro and the small Piazzetta where the whole island comes to be seen.
- Day by day
- D1 Day 1 2 things
- D2 Day 2 2 things
- D3 Day 3 1 thing
- Worth sorting before you go
- Words that help
- The practical page
- Packing checklist
Day by day
Day 1
- Morning · The Blue Grotto · about 30 minA sea cave entered by rowing boat through an opening so low you lie flat; light from underwater turns it blue. Closed in rough seas.
- Afternoon · The Faraglioni free · about 1 hThree rock stacks off the south-east coast, seen from the Punta Tragara viewpoint or by boat, which can pass through the middle one's arch.
Day 2
- Morning · The Gardens of Augustus · about 30 minTerraced public gardens with views over the Faraglioni and down the hairpin bends of Via Krupp to Marina Piccola.
- Afternoon · Monte Solaro and Anacapri · about 1 hA single-seat chairlift from Anacapri climbs to the island’s highest point, with the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast on clear days.
Day 3
- Morning · The Piazzetta free · about 30 minCapri town’s small main square, with its clock tower and café tables, the island’s meeting point from morning to late evening.
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Flavours & local habits
🍽️ Worth tasting
- Neapolitan pizza: a soft, blistered base baked in about ninety seconds in a wood oven. The margherita is the test of any pizzeria.
- Sfogliatella: a shell-shaped pastry of crisp layers filled with ricotta and candied peel, for breakfast.
- Mozzarella di bufala: buffalo milk mozzarella from Campania, eaten the day it is made.
- Spaghetti alle vongole: pasta with clams, garlic, oil and parsley, the dish of the coast.
- Limoncello: a lemon liqueur made from the large local lemons, served ice cold after dinner.
⚠️ Best avoided
- Be wary of restaurants with picture menus and staff pulling you in near the big sights.
- Check the bill for the coperto (cover charge) and any service before adding a tip.
- Do not plan to drive the coast road in high season: check the number plate rules and use the boats instead.
- Cover shoulders and knees to enter churches, Amalfi Cathedral included.
Words that help
English ↔ Italian
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Buongiorno |
| Thank you | Grazie |
| Please | Per favore |
| Yes | Sì |
| No | No |
| Excuse me | Mi scusi |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci |
| Do you speak English? | Parla inglese? |
| I don't understand | Non capisco |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? |
| Where are the toilets? | Dove sono i bagni? |
| The bill, please | Il conto, per favore |
| Help! | Aiuto! |
| Cheers! | Salute! |
The practical page
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Packing checklist
Have a good trip.
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